Severe earthquake rocks New Zealand 150 miles from Tottenham's pre-season base

A severe earthquake struck New Zealand hours after Tottenham Hotspur arrived in Auckland for their pre-season tour, with tremors felt 150 miles south of the squad’s base. Roberto De Zerbi’s side landed in the country ahead of a friendly against Auckland FC at iconic Eden Park, only for the seismic event to rattle the region. The earthquake, described as 'severe', hit to the south of the team’s accommodation, though no immediate reports of damage or injuries emerged. Spurs are set to begin their summer tour with the match at Eden Park, but the natural disaster has cast a shadow over their preparations.